Mount Hamilton, CA Broadway Singing Lessons

Vocal projection is most important, whether for belt singing or lyric singing, in musical theater, and Breathing is the most important element. I teach good breath support, for sustained singing, even while dancing.

Amanda has performed in national tours of musicals. She trained at the University of Central Oklahoma's music theater program. She develops an individualized approach to your needs and desires. You will get to choose your repertoire as well as learn vocal techniques to help you perfect the control of your voice so you will be able to apply it to everything you sing in the future. Legit and Broadway Belting styles can be taught as well as Opera. We'll have tons of fun!

Learn to project your voice comfortably and confidently in various character styles and songs. Expand your range and understanding of the mechanics of the voice. Learn to take cues from the music and other performing roles.

Teaching technique, healthy singing, even when belting. Also, basic acting and showing emotion when singing.

based in classical technique, I teach healthy, age appropriate vocal production for both natural and character voices.

Students can expect to learn proper technique and build their repertoire. Students can expect to be performance ready within three lessons or less. Students will learn a strong work ethic and also how to have fun on stage.

A Grammy award winning singer, Colleen has been teaching voice for over 10 years. She utilizes classical technique to train artists who perform both classical and commercial styles of music, including musical theater, R&B, pop, gospel, rock, alternative, country, musical theater and jazz.

She has been trained in contemporary technique by Seth Riggs, vocal coach to Michael Jackson; as well as Linda Septien, vocal coach to broadway greats like Sutton Foster, Audra McDonald, Andrew Rannells and Norm Lewis. She's taught top pop stars Beyonce, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, Demi Levato, Ryan Cabrera, Kidz Bop Kids, Miley Cyrus and many many more top stars. With me you get the very same methods these stars are trained with.

Colleen has been trained in classical technique by Sherri Greenawald, director of the Grammy winning San Francisco Opera’s Merola program.

Colleen performs throughout California with Prime Time A Cappella.

I teach a grounded, speech-based technique. I teach voice work as both a physical and spiritual practice, beginning with solid support and resonance, with goal of freeing the natural instrument. Each voice is entirely unique, it is a person’s creative fingerprint. I work with singers to identify their personal voice in the courageous work of learning to sing. I encourage singers to perform in order to share their personal artistic discoveries with an audience.

Professional opera singer trained at some of the most prestigious opera houses in the country. I am eager to pass on my knowledge of good vocal technique, my love of singing, and of performing. Seeing my students get out and perform with confidence, poise, and the tools to succeed vocally is the best reward I could get from teaching. Let's get working toward whatever goal you may have from the lofty pursuits of auditioning for jobs to just being able to simply enjoy the sound of your own voice when you are singing at home with your family.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of their voice using techniques and pedagogy in order to manage breath, gain resonance, sing with clear diction and perform with stage presence. Beginning students will learn important musicianship skills and music theory if needed. More advanced students will expand their repertoire and explore the artistry behind performance. It is my goal to help students discover their natural voice and unlock their full potential with an enjoyable experience.